SerpApi Mcp

What is SerpApi Mcp?

SerpApi Mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with SerpApi to provide search engine results and data extraction. It supports multiple search engines and returns structured JSON responses.

How to use SerpApi Mcp?

Configure Claude Desktop to use the hosted server at https://mcp.serpapi.com by providing your SerpApi API key in the URL path. For self-hosting, clone the repo, run uv sync && uv run src/server.py, then configure Claude Desktop to point to http://localhost:8000. The server exposes a single search tool that accepts parameters like q, engine, location, and mode.

Key features of SerpApi Mcp

• Multi‑engine search: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, YouTube, eBay, and more
• Real‑time weather data and forecasts via search queries
• Stock market data: company financials and market data
• Dynamic result processing with automatic type detection
• Flexible response modes: complete or compact JSON

Use cases of SerpApi Mcp

• Search for local businesses (e.g., “coffee shops in Austin, TX”)
• Retrieve current weather for any location (e.g., “weather in London”)
• Look up stock information (e.g., “AAPL stock”)
• Fetch news results using compact mode to reduce payload size

FAQ from SerpApi Mcp

What are the dependencies for running SerpApi Mcp?

Python 3.13+, uv, and a valid SerpApi API key. For self‑hosting, clone the repository and run uv sync && uv run src/server.py.

How do I authenticate with SerpApi Mcp?

Two methods: path‑based (/YOUR_API_KEY/mcp) or header‑based (Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY). The hosted server at mcp.serpapi.com uses the same approach.

Which transport does SerpApi Mcp use?

Streamable HTTP transport. When testing with the MCP Inspector, select “Streamable HTTP transport” and provide the URL with your API key.

What search engines are supported?

Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, YouTube, eBay, and many more listed on the SerpApi search engine APIs page.

What should I do if I get a “rate limit exceeded” error?

Wait before making additional requests or upgrade your SerpApi plan to increase your rate limit.